Battery-electric vehicles, especially from Chinese brands, are very popular at Auto China 2024 in Beijing, but established brands also attracted attention at the trade fair, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is at the exhibition in its latest, fifth generation came shape.
With its debut in July 2023, the fifth-generation Santa Fe marks a clear departure from its predecessor, not least in its design, which, unlike the previous fourth-generation model, is now dominated by a boxy shape and straight lines rather more curves and a more ornate one Front apron.
In terms of the new vehicle model, the latest Santa Fe has grown physically over its predecessor and now measures 190.2 inches (4,831 mm) in length, 74.8 inches (1,900 mm) in width, 69.7 inches (1,770 mm) in height and a Wheelbase of 110.8 inches (2,814 mm), in line with the brand’s North American market specifications.
Notable design features of the Santa Fe include the H-shaped motif on the headlights and taillights, while the black pillars give the body-colored roof a floating appearance. Its wheel arches add to the angular look and feature a polygonal shape above each wheel. At the rear there is a single exhaust outlet below the rear bumper.
The “2.5T” badge on the vehicle has suggested since its debut that the Santa Fe will use the manufacturer’s Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI engine, which produces 281 hp and 422 Nm of torque, although this badge is on the Beijing show car is not present. One that is present is called HTRAC, Hyundai’s all-wheel drive system.
The interior of the fifth-generation Santa Fe features a curved panoramic display that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with an infotainment screen that is angled toward the driver. The transmission selector, which was located on the center console on the fourth-generation model, is now positioned on the steering column, making room for other amenities such as two wireless smartphone chargers.
Other interior amenities in the Santa Fe include deep cup holders directly behind the wireless chargers, a storage compartment behind the console and a storage area above the glove compartment. Both inside and out, the fifth-generation Santa Fe uses more straight lines than the curvier style of its predecessor.
The use of a light color scheme enhances the feeling of space, while sustainable materials are also used, such as recycled plastic on the suede headliner, car mats and the backrests of the second and third rows of seats. What do you think of the latest Hyundai Santa Fe?
GALLERY: Fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe, official images
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